Results 121-140 of 1,272 for speaker:Frank Feighan in 'Dáil debates'

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Minister would like to thank the Deputy for raising this issue and to reassure the public An Garda Síochána remains committed to the Irish language. Studies in the Irish language remain part of the policing BA delivered to all trainee gardaí at the Garda College, Templemore. A new Irish language strategy has been developed by An Garda Síochána and will be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (6 Jul 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this very difficult issue, which has been the subject of much discussion in the House. I express my sympathy to the families in Cork who, having experienced the tragedy of losing a beloved child, then had the difficult experience of learning that the organs of the child were disposed of without their consent. The Department is advised that the HSE, the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (6 Jul 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy. I understand that the further delay in completion of the review is very upsetting for the families affected. I express my sympathy to the bereaved families. I acknowledge the distress that has been caused to them. I am cognisant of the paramount importance of dignity and respect for these parents who have experienced the loss of a child. The Department continues to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (6 Jul 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Healy-Rae, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, for the opportunity to update the House on this very important matter. First, I want to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of the staff of University Hospital Kerry, UHK, in the provision of services during the Covid-19 emergency and in managing many difficult cases presenting in very challenging...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (6 Jul 2022)

Frank Feighan: I again thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I want to reassure the Deputy that the Health Service Executive has confirmed that every effort is being taken to support, stabilise and urgently address identified risks at the hospital. To provide that reassurance, a number of actions have been taken by the South/South West Hospital Group and the group's interim chief operations officer has...

Rent Reduction Bill 2022: First Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: No.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authorities (28 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for giving me this opportunity, on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to outline the funding and Government support for local authorities with particular reference to County Galway. Local property tax, LPT, was introduced to provide a stable and sustainable funding base for the local authority sector, providing greater levels of connection...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authorities (28 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I hear the Deputy loud and clear. I will bring his suggestions and deliberations back to the Minister. LPT allocations for 2023 have yet to be decided. We acknowledge the current funding pressures on local authorities. As such, the funding from Galway County Council and other local authorities will be kept under review as part of the normal Estimates process for 2023 in the context of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (28 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity, on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, to address the question of waiting lists for orthodontic services. He mentioned the case of a young lady awaiting treatment and if he sends me the details, I will pass them to the Minister as well. The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have the greatest level of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (28 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I have heard the Deputy's comments from across the Chamber and I assure him that the Minister and I appreciate the difficulties experienced by young people waiting for orthodontic care. As I outlined to the House, the Department and the HSE are undertaking a number of initiatives to address the question of waiting lists for orthodontic care. The Government is committed in the coming years...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Investigations (28 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Deputy has raised issues with regard to risk assessment. I will bring them to the attention of the Minister. The Government and the Department of Health remain fully committed to improving services in Limerick and throughout the country. It is clear that after what has been a very difficult couple of years at University Hospital Limerick, significant efforts are now being made to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Investigations (28 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. I acknowledge his interest in University Hospital Limerick and the important role it plays in delivering healthcare in the mid-west region. We are all familiar with the difficulties faced by University Hospital Limerick. It was because of these difficulties the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, visited the hospital in February....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (28 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. The Deputy certainly feels very strongly about this. I am aware of the many offshore islands but I do not have a list of what islands are involved, although I am sure the Deputy has a fair idea himself.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (28 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I have noted the Deputy’s comments and I will raise those points with the Minister and the Department. Careful consideration is being given to any change that could substantially alter the contracts and put private operators at a disadvantage. However, the Deputy has raised some pertinent points regarding the islands. There is also the fact of the logistical issues for people...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (28 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Deputy outlined the various issues regarding contracts, transport costs, islander rates, the Attorney General giving legal advice and the ferries between Ros an Mhíl and Doolin. The sustainability of the communities on our offshore islands is a core objective of the Government, as the Deputy knows, and is set out in its Rural Development Policy 2021-2025, Our Rural Future. The...

Respite Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank all the Deputies for their contributions to this debate. On behalf of my colleagues, the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, and the Ministers of State, Deputies Rabbitte and Butler, I assure Members that this Government is acutely aware of the importance of respite care for service users and their families and remains firmly committed to ensuring increased capacity is built into...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 May 2022)

Frank Feighan: The capital plan is due to be announced very shortly. If the Deputy wants to bring some issues to my attention, I will follow them up in the Department.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 May 2022)

Frank Feighan: Engagement is ongoing. Testing for drugs at festivals is a welcome move. We are working with all stakeholders to introduce that. There are many emerging trends. On 14 January, €815,000 of recurring funding was announced for a HSE initiative to address harm associated with the use of cocaine and crack cocaine. The Deputy brought those emerging trends to our attention. At all...

Strike Action by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association: Motion [Private Members] (25 May 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank all the speakers today for their considered thoughts on such an important matter. I reiterate what my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, said about the value we must place on medical scientists in our healthcare service. I pay tribute to the dedication, professionalism and commitment of all medical scientists throughout the country. They worked tirelessly during the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Citizens Information Services (19 May 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Matthews for raising this matter and I also thank him for outlining how important the Citizens Information Board is. I know myself when I was starting out in politics how very useful and necessary its advice was in my own local town. The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body with responsibility for the Citizens Information Service, CIS. The CIB provides funding to...